BY GREGORY HAKA
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Kirakira, Makira Province visited communities in Central and West Bauro as part of their festive season engagement under the Community Policing Programme.
A statement from RSIPF said the visit is to strengthen relations with the communities led by Team Leader Sergeant Audrey Suhata.
Sergeant Suhata said the visit was purposely to engage with communities on their roles and responsibilities and to raise awareness on public order for safer and peaceful festive season celebrations that everyone can enjoy.
He added that community engagement is an effective tool that connects police and the community.
Sergeant Suhata said it helps both police and community share information freely and identify ways forward and how the police, communities, and stakeholders can work together to address them.
He reiterated the importance of continuous collaboration with communities because at the community level people give information more openly and confidently compared to when they do at police stations.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Makira-Ulawa Province Inspector Gordon Horomae conveyed appreciation to communities and community leaders for their support towards a peaceful festive season, noting that this must continue even if the festive season is over.
Supervising PPC Horomae said that establishing a strong relationship between police and communities is crucial to maintain safety of our people.
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